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Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Maria Konnikova Talk Poker, Psychology, and Focusing on What You Can Control
The Daily Stoic
The Human Mind Just Hates Separating Process From Result
It is crucial to separate the process from the outcome, as emphasized by a basketball coach and a conversation partner. The coach highlighted the challenge of not getting upset when a player takes a statistically appropriate shot that doesn't go in, emphasizing that once the shot is taken, it's out of the player's control. Similarly, as a defender, forcing an opponent to a statistically weaker side and still being scored on shouldn't lead to self-blame. The tendency to focus solely on results rather than statistically informed processes is ingrained in human nature, leading to misplaced blame and judgment. Learning to separate the process from the outcome is vital for personal growth, learning, and improving outcomes. Failure to do so can result in unfair blame on oneself and others, hindering progress and learning opportunities.
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